[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12009]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT

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                           HON. RODNEY DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 22, 2013

  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight 
the problems created by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.
  We are trying to balance the needs of hungry children against 
fighting childhood obesity in America. Kids are not getting enough to 
eat when they also participate in athletic programs and physical 
education classes.
  I am concerned that the food only requirements of this program are 
creating excessive waste and have put a financial burden on already 
cash strapped schools across the country. Many kids are rejecting these 
new menus and throwing their food away and going home hungry.
  While we need to look at the nutritional content of school lunches, 
we must also not forget the importance of physical education classes.
  Illinois is currently the only State that requires students in 
kindergarten through high school to have PE every day. A combination of 
good nutrition and exercise is essential to the health of our children.
  That is why I would like to take this time to recognize and wish my 
children's junior high teacher Joe Champley a Happy Birthday. Joe is my 
friend and has been a long time PE teacher in my home town at 
Taylorville Jr. High School. Happy Birthday Mr. Joe!

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